Preview: 40 Years of the Future: Where Should We Be Now?
Thursday 4 July 2024, 6-8pm
The preview of the new exhibition 40 Years of the Future: Where Should We Be Now? was on Thursday 4 July 2024, 6-8pm at Castlefield Gallery, Manchester.
Image: courtesy of Sam Parker
Presented in partnership with the University of Salford Art Collection, 40 Years of the Future: Where Should We Be Now? brings together the work of a sculptor, photographer and artist-filmmaker – Jeffrey Knopf, Theo Simpson, and Hope Strickland. These artists are deeply committed to their disciplines, but also keen to work with them in expanded and non-traditional ways.
In both the content of their work and materials used, Knopf, Simpson and Strickland explore our complex relationship with the past, present and future. Importantly they challenge the dominant cultural narrative that the world has only one history. As Castlefield Gallery marks 40 years, this exhibition asks us to pause, to reflect and consider how we might imagine the future with the recognition that history isn’t the same for everyone; that amongst the artists we work with and the people that visit Castlefield Gallery, the past is felt and experienced differently.
Left to right: Stephanie Fletcher, Matthew Pendergast, Theo Simpson, Jeffrey Knopf.
Image: courtesy of Sam Parker.
The exhibition will present existing pieces alongside commissioned works developed in partnership with the University of Salford Art Collection, some of which will enter the University’s collection for the benefit of future generations. This builds on Castlefield Gallery’s decade of co-commissioning and artist development collaborations with the University of Salford Art Collection.
40 Years of the Future: Where Should We Be Now? continues: 7 July 2024 — 6 October 2024.
Presented in collaboration with the University of Salford Art Collection
40 Years of the Future: Where Should We Be Now? is supported by Castlefield Gallery Commissioning Patrons Prof Chris Klingenberg and Bridget and Richard Schilizzi
Saturday Slow Preview | Saturday 6 July
If you would rather book a timed visit with additional restricted capacity in the gallery and enjoy our new exhibition at your own pace, you can attend our Saturday Slow Preview on Saturday 6 July. This is also a chance for you to ask questions to Castlefield Gallery Curator and Deputy Director Matthew Pendergast. Refreshments will be provided. Book your free tickets here
